MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) vs. Alienware x17 R2

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) and Alienware x17 R2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) vs. Alienware x17 R2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Alienware x17 R2
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm 39.923 cm x 29.957 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.99 kg
Colour Black Lunar light
DISPLAY MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Alienware x17 R2
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 127
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 480 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Colour Support 16.8 million colours -
Features TrueColor, MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, 0.2 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Alienware x17 R2
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800HX / 2 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 16-core 14-core
Cache 25 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Alienware x17 R2
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Alienware x17 R2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Alienware x17 R2
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost 2.0, MSI OverBoost technology, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2 NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync, Advanced Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1280 x 720 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared)
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared)
Camera Features - IR/RGB camera, 75.8 degrees
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two woofers, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3281
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Alienware x17 R2
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 Killer Ethernet E3100G
BATTERY MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Alienware x17 R2
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 87 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Alienware x17 R2
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt 19.5 V
INPUT MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Alienware x17 R2
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, Per-Key illumination
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Alienware x17 R2
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (RJ-45)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Alienware x17 R2
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Alienware x17 R2
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, up to 8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz AlienFX Lighting Zones, retail packaging
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 066UK -
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